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Welcome to the amazing world of insects and arachnids!

Discover over 40 fascinating species including giant walking sticks, beautiful praying mantis, glow-in-the-dark scorpions, hairy tarantulas, and Canada’s largest ant colony. Knowledgeable tour guides will introduce you to the wonderful world of bugs, give a wealth of information about the animals on display, and provide a safe bug handling experience for the more adventurous. You can choose the level of interaction you have with our friendly animals. Don’t forget your camera to document this unique experience! The displays are ever changing so come in and be amazed by the extensive collection of invertebrates from around the world any time of the year.

This stop is sure to thrill everyone—from children, adults, and bug-lovers to even the more skeptical visitors! Tours always in progress, so no matter when you come, you are always right on time.

Don’t miss this unforgettable, hands-on adventure while in Victoria, BC!

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Anyone who says spiders can’t be adorable has never come face to face with one of our lovely tarantulas.
We love little Lucas the spider and how he can help work against the cultural trend of fearing arachnids. Spiders are our friends!
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Lucas the cute spider is back with a brand new video... and it's cuter than ever! 😍😄
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Our first official Bug Blog is up and running! This initial blog is an ode to our recently deceased Queen ant, and delves into the role of the Queen in the colony. Click to read more below. 🐜
http://www.victoriabugzoo.ca/uncategorized/bug-zoo-blog-end-of-a-reign/

Bug Zoo Blog: End of a Reign
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For anyone who has visited the Bug Zoo before, it’s hard to argue that the ant colony spanning an entire wall is not captivating and awe inspiring in its whirlwind of activity. Even for seasoned st...
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For anyone who has visited the Bug Zoo before, it’s hard to argue that the ant colony spanning an entire wall is not captivating and awe inspiring in its whirlwind of activity. Even for seasoned staff members, it's easy to be pulled into the coordinated restlessness the ants display, despite spending years watching them. The Bug Zoo actually boasts the largest captive ant colony in North America (possibly the world) with about 2 million ants in its prime. http://www.victoriabugzoo.ca/update/bug-zoo-blog-end-of-a-reign/

Bug Zoo Blog: End of a Reign
www.victoriabugzoo.ca
For anyone who has visited the Bug Zoo before, it’s hard to argue that the ant colony spanning an entire wall is not captivating and awe inspiring in its whirlwind of activity. Even for seasoned st...
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Check out this article to get you in the mood for ant knowledge! We will be releasing our first "Bug Blog" segment later this week, and the first topic is focused on our ant colony.
http://bigthink.com/the-voice-of-big-think/dr-bugs-mark-moffett-on-how-ants-and-humans-are-alike

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